VOICED : Catástrofes climáticas en 2020, cada vez más costosas según ONG

In 2020, the cost of the ten most expensive climate disasters reached nearly $150 billion, surpassing 2019 figures. ChristianAid attributes this to global warming. The report highlights that the true cost is higher, as many damages are uninsured. Disasters claimed 3,500 lives and displaced over 13.5 million people, with poorer countries suffering more due to lower insurance coverage. Five major disasters were linked to severe monsoon seasons in Asia, while a record hurricane season in the Atlantic caused significant damage in the Americas. Europe also faced costly storms.

What was the total insured damage caused by the ten most expensive climate disasters in 2020?

• 200 billion dollars

• 250 billion dollars

• 150 billion dollars

• 100 billion dollars

Which organization highlighted the increase in climate disaster impacts in 2020?

• United Nations

• ChristianAid

• World Wildlife Fund

• Greenpeace

What percentage of damages were insured in poorer countries affected by climate disasters?

• 60%

• 40%

• 20%

• 4%

How many major storms occurred during the record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season in 2020?

• 25

• 35

• 20

• 30

Which region experienced significant storm damage amounting to 5.9 billion dollars in 2020?

• Asia

• Europe

• Australia

• North America